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Renewed Vision Optical

When you reach the point of not being able to read up close without stretching your arms to the limit, you may need to consider single-vision reading glasses. Reading glasses come in two main styles: full frames, in which the entire lens is made in the reading prescription, and half-eyes, the smaller "Ben Franklin" style glasses that sit lower down on the nose.

Why progressive lenses? You may be maturing, but "mature" doesn't have to mean "old." If you are in your 40s (or older) and are having trouble reading fine print with your glasses, progressive lenses offer a younger-looking appearance and other advantages over the lined bifocal lenses your parents wore.

Unable to see things clearly?
especially if they are relatively close to the eyes? You may be "far-sighted."

Progressive lenses have limited areas of "soft focus" in the periphery of the lenses — to the left and right of the intermediate viewing zone, in particular. This is unavoidable when creating line-free progressive lenses. But over the years, new manufacturing technology has made these areas less noticeable.

Life On Hold?

Is your life on hold because of vision problems?

Contact Lenses

Large selection of contact lenses available.

Designer Frames

Come in and try on the perfect pair of designer frames

A Guide to Sports & Activity Tints

GREEN

Benefits
Transmits all colors evenly
Good for general purpose use
Dims glare while brightening shadows
Sport/Activity
All outdoor activities
Weather Conditions
Good in rain or shine

Benefits
Provides greater clarity in fog, haze, and other low-light conditions
Filters out blue light that can make focusing difficult
Sport/Activity
Skiing, mountain biking, hunting, aviation, tennis, and target shootingNote: may cause color distortion
Weather Conditions
Good for first and last light. Also good in foggy or hazy conditions

Benefits
Good for general purpose use
Anti-fatigue
True color perception
Dark enough to provide overall protection
Reduces glare, especially off water
Sport/Activity
Driving, baseball, tennis, football, soccer, water sports, and all other outdoor activities
Weather Conditions
Good variable weather tint-sunny or overcast days

Effects of UV & Blue Light

Ultraviolet and Blue Light
By Ronald Melton, OD
We all know that light can be both...

Is poor vision affecting you at work?

OFFICE CLOSING

First and foremost, We Want to thank you for your many faithful years of service. With that being said, We are closing our office located at 1230 Amelia St, Orangeburg, SC 29115 The Ofice will remain open until APRIL THE 11th, 2018

You may come pick up your records, glasses and or contacts during normal business hours on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND WEDNESDAYS until our official closing on April 11th 2018

LENSESTHAT MATCHYOUR LIFE

They adjust from clear indoors to dark outdoors. But it’s not just about light or dark; it’s about everything in between.

No matter where you are, or what situation you’re in, Transitions lenses adapt to the perfect shade so you see with just the right amount of light.

Renewed Vision is an Authorized Retailer for Transition Lenses.

Are electronics bad for our eyes?

Are electronics bad for our eyes?
Nine hours per day -- that's how much time the average American spends in front of cell phone, tablet, computer or television screens. All that screen time is causing eye strain and other vision problems, according to a new report by the Vision Council, a nonprofit trade association.
Researchers surveyed more than 7,000 people and found that screen time is steadily increasing for kids and adults. Over the past year, the number of people who admitted spending 10 hours per day on electronic devices rose 4 percent.
“Nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults experience digital eye strain as a result of the growing use of these devices," the researchers wrote in the report. "Adults aged 18 to 34 report feeling eye strain at a higher rate (45 percent) than their older counterparts.”
Constantly staring at a screen can lead to a host of problems, said Douglas Lazzaro, MD, professor and chairman in the Department of Ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y.
credit: everydayhealth.com

Stephen E. Goodwin LDO is the owner and operator of Renewed Vision Optical at 1230 Amelia St. in Orangeburg, SC. He has been a Licensed Optician in the State of South Carolina since August of 1991 (lic.# SC584). Mr. Goodwin is certified by the American Board of Opticianary and by the National Contact Lens Examiners. Stephen has been employed in the optical field since 1982 (34+ years) and has had a wide range of experiences involving the medical, technical, and business aspects of the eye care industry. He is committed to providing his customers eyewear products that meet their personal needs and personal styles - so they are optimally suited for their everyday lives. He also aims to help customers obtain the best vision and quality of eye care possible. Overall, Mr. Stephen Goodwin is well-qualified and does his best to ensure his patients are getting the services they need for a price they can afford.
He has years of experience making lenses - including lens layout and lens generation from surfacing lab work to finishing work. His knowledge and experience comes from working in wholesale labs, also retail sales and management. Stephen managed the Sears Optical shop in the Prince of Orange Mall in Orangeburg for five years before opening Renewed Vision Optical in 2004. Mr. Goodwin presently lives in Orangeburg, SC with his wife, Deborah. They have four children and have been married for 22 years.

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Watching TV Close-Up

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Dear EarthTalk: Years ago I read that children should be kept at least two feet from the television because of harmful electronic emissions. Is this still relevant? Is there a difference regarding this between older and new flat-screen models?—Horst E. Mehring, Oconomowoc, Wisc.
Luckily for many of us and our kids, sitting “too” close to the TV isn’t known to cause any human health issues. This myth prevails because back in the 1960s General Electric sold some new-fangled color TV sets that emitted excessive amounts of radiation—as much as 100,000 times more than federal health officials considered safe. GE quickly recalled and repaired the faulty TVs, but the stigma lingers to this day.But even though electronic emissions aren’t an issue with TVs made any time after 1968 (including today’s LCD and plasma flat screens), what about causing harm to one’s vision? Dr. Lee Duffner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology isn’t concerned, maintaining that...

We're Here to Help

We here at Renewed Vision of Orangeburg care about the health of your eyes and take every step to ensure the best quality treatment possible. If you have any questions please give us a call at (803) 531-0061